Mining, 1973-2008
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Save Our Canyons (SOC) is a non-profit organization founded in 1972 in response to growing threats to natural spaces along the Wasatch Front. The Save Our Canyons records (1955-2013) contain the committee’s organizational records, correspondence, community outreach materials, research, and professional materials from its longtime president Gale Dick, as well as master plans and environmental impact statements from ski resorts (Alta, Snowbird, Solitude, Brighton, and Snowbasin) and other developments in Utah’s canyons. SOC worked closely with the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Bid and Organizing Committees to minimize the games’ environmental impact. Material regarding these efforts includes correspondence, research, news clippings, press kits, and environmental impact statements. Also included in the Save Our Canyons records are court documents from lawsuits involving the committee in regard to the Wasatch Powderbird Guides, ski resort chair lifts (Alta, Snowbird, Snowbasin), and Snowbird’s Master Development Plan.
Dates
- 1973-2008
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Extent
From the Collection: 83.5 Linear Feet (199 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Citizens’ Committee to Save Our Canyons (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu